Lee's Summit pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Lee's Summit is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Lee's Summit's parks, including Legacy Park and the Blue River corridor, feature oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Missouri and Kansas farmland and prairie contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the city under prevailing southwesterly winds.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lee's Summit right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Lee's Summit are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Lee's Summit tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Lee's Summit will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lee's Summit this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Lee's Summit?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Lee's Summit. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Lee's Summit?
Lee's Summit's pollen season opens with elm and maple from late February, followed by oak through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July, with ragweed extending the season strongly into October. The Blue River valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen, while surrounding Missouri and Kansas farmland and prairie contribute substantial grass and crop pollen under prevailing southwesterly winds throughout the season.
How often is the Lee's Summit pollen forecast updated?

The Lee's Summit pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Lee's Summit come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Lee's Summit based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Lee's Summit, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Lee's Summit.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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